At the world premiere of the DC Studios film “Supergirl,” actress Milly Alcock says she is honoured that her character, Kara Zor-El, is being embraced by LGBTQ+ audiences. In comments reported during the premiere and subsequent press coverage, Alcock links the attention to Pride Month and describes why she believes the character resonates with queer fans. She says Supergirl’s appeal is tied to how the character does not fit neatly into traditional gender expectations, noting that Kara “doesn’t live inside the binary of what we think a woman should be.” Coverage also emphasizes Alcock’s view that this openness makes the representation feel “special” and “exciting,” and reflects broader interest in queer readings of the role. While one source also highlights Alcock’s comments about the film’s approach to the character’s storyline, all accounts focus on her reception of the character as a queer icon and her supportive stance toward interpretations from LGBTQ+ viewers. Alcock’s remarks are presented as her perspective during the film’s publicity.